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The Supreme Court just cleared the way for Black coaches to challenge the NFL's hiring practices in open court. It's a major victory for transparency and accountability in professional sports.
India's Supreme Court is making sure millions of girls can stay in school by requiring every school to provide free sanitary napkins and working gender-segregated bathrooms. The court will monitor progress every three months to ensure no girl has to miss class during her period.
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna says women lawyers must support each other to break barriers in India's legal system. Her powerful message came at the book launch of pioneering advocate Indira Jaising, who has spent six decades fighting for justice.
The Supreme Court rejected challenges from six major drug companies, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription prices for millions of Americans. This landmark decision marks a major victory for affordable healthcare.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
Hundreds of families who invested life savings in Noida's stalled Supernova project are finally seeing progress after India's Supreme Court appointed a new advisor to find a builder. After more than 10 years of broken promises, retirees like 62-year-old Anil Kundra may finally get the homes they were promised.
A new Supreme Court decision limiting race-based congressional districts could actually increase Black voter influence by making them pivotal swing voters instead of concentrating them in "safe" districts. The shift means candidates will need to actively compete for minority votes across more districts.
Justice Neil Gorsuch just released a children's book celebrating the heroes of 1776, aiming to reverse declining civic knowledge as America approaches its 250th birthday. The beautifully illustrated book brings forgotten patriots to life alongside famous founders.
The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to restore access to mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court ban that blocked telehealth prescriptions. The move gives millions of people continued access to safe medication while the case moves forward.
New Zealand businesses may see up to $1 billion returned after a US Supreme Court ruling overturned tariffs on exports ranging from lamb to medical devices. The refund process started in April, offering relief to farmers, winemakers, and manufacturers hit by trade duties.
A New Jersey pregnancy center won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling protecting its right to challenge state harassment in federal court. The decision safeguards First Amendment freedoms for nonprofits nationwide.
India's highest court has directed top medical experts to examine whether brain death tests can be made more reliable and safer for patients. The move comes after a doctor raised concerns that current methods may be putting critically ill patients at risk.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Michigan can fight the aging Line 5 oil pipeline in state court, bringing the Great Lakes closer to protection from a potential catastrophic spill. After years of legal delays, judges can now decide if the controversial pipeline crossing the Straits of Mackinac should be shut down.
A small Australian outback council just won a massive court victory against a Sydney law firm that charged them more in legal fees than they won in their original settlement. Justice prevailed when the Supreme Court ordered the firm to pay back $4.7 million plus costs.
India's Supreme Court has directed a national committee to create a comprehensive plan making prisons accessible for inmates with disabilities. The landmark order recognizes that dignity and equality must extend behind prison walls too.
The US government launched a refund system for $166 billion collected through tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal. Over 330,000 importers who paid these duties can now start claiming their money back.
Starting Monday, over 56,000 businesses can reclaim $127 billion in tariffs the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional. Small businesses like After Action Cigars in Minnesota are finally getting relief after absorbing costs to keep customer prices stable.
After 100 years of confusion, Mexico's highest court is finally resolving which state 23,000 residents actually live in. Communities have adapted by sharing resources across state lines in surprisingly creative ways.
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